Parent company of Tecno, Transsion Holdings saw near 60% rise in net profits in H1 2021

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Jul 7, 2021

Earlier this month, Transsion Holdings revealed in an announcement that it has recorded a net profit rise of nearly 60 percent year on year in the first half of this year, with the figure reaching 1.72 billion Yuan (roughly 266 million US Dollars).

For those unaware, Transsion Holdings is the parent company of two known smartphone brands, namely Tecno and Infinix. The firm saw a net profit rise of 57.35 percent over last year in H1 2021, which also marks a rise of 626 million Yuan over this period. The company added that it saw a rise in its sales revenue due to the market’s recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic from last year along with other factors as well.

Furthermore, Transsion stated that it has continued to expand its presence in the African market since the beginning of this year, enabling it to better compete in the region. Meanwhile, it has also strengthened its brand image through various publicity and promotional efforts to increase its overall sales. The company further added that it has worked on exploring and optimizing smartphone models that will be suitable for new markets.

According to a CNBeta report, Transsion Holdings is also improving focus on certain key markets like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other markets as well. At the moment, the company sells its products in more than 70 countries and regions across the globe and has been a notable player in markets like Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and South America.

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Huawei files lawsuit against Verizon in the US over patent infringement

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Jul 7, 2021

Huawei Technologies has filed a lawsuit against Verizon Communications. The smartphone and telecommunications equipment maker has sued the US carrier over allegedly infringing on its patents, with the jury selection beginning today (7th July 2021).

According to a Reuters report, the Chinese tech giant had initially filed the lawsuit against Verizon back in February 2020. These were filed in two US District Courts in Texas and alleged that Verizon used the brand’s patents without its authorization in multiple areas. This includes computer networking, download security, and video communications. Huawei is currently seeking an unknown amount for compensation along with royalty payments as well.

Notably, the US telecom operator had called this lawsuit as “nothing more than a PR stunt” and a “sneak attack on our company and the entire tech ecosystem.” Furthermore, the carrier also filed counterclaims against Huawei, stating that the Chinese company had also violated Verizon’s patents as well. The smartphone maker had added last year that it “is simply asking that Verizon respect Huawei’s investment in research and development by either paying for the use of our patents, or refraining from using them.”

At the moment, the company has denied to further comment on this matter. Meanwhile, the news arrives amid growing trade and political tensions between the US and China. The jury selection process has begun in the Eastern District of Texas that is regarding a small number of patents related to optical transport networks. The other Texas lawsuit is related to wireless patents and is set for an October trial.

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Grab Redmi K40 Gaming Edition smartphone with $70 discount on Giztop

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Jul 7, 2021

Redmi is actively launching new smartphones this year to improve its overall market share by providing outstanding hardware at competitive prices. Similarly, Redmi K40 Gaming Edition offers high-end specifications including Dimensity 1200 SoC, 120Hz refresh rate display, and a massive 5065 mAh battery at a super affordable price of $399. However, the pricing is now even sweeter as Giztop is offering a $70 discount on the gaming smartphone.

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The interested users can grab the smartphone for the minimum price of $349 for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. However, the 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant is retailing for the price of $449, 12GB + 256GB for $529 and the maximum discount is applicable on 12GB + 128GB variant which is retailing for $379. It is available in three different colors of White, Silver, and Black.

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Redmi K40 Gaming Edition smartphone comes with a 6.67-inch OLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The display features a maximum display of up to 1300+ nits. It houses a triple rear camera consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP ultrawide sensor.

Redmi K40 Gaming Edition smartphone runs on MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC coupled with 6/8/12 GB RAM. Game Turbo 2.0 offers some exceptional performance while gaming for longer hours. It houses a 5065 mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

Apart from being the Chinese variant, the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition supports Google Mobile Services and Play Store. The user can access it in the English language. The smartphone carries support for all the major 5G and 4G LTE bands across the globe.

It is an interesting deal if you’re looking for an affordable yet powerful gaming smartphone. You can grab the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage packed Redmi K40 Gaming smartphone for $379 via Giztop.

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boAt Watch Xtend officially goes on sale in India for 2,999 INR ($40)

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Jul 7, 2021

boAt had recently listed its new Watch Xtend on Amazon India. Now, the smartwatch has officially went on sale earlier today (7th July 2021) on the e-retailer platform and its official website.

The first sale began on 12pm IST, with the device being available in four color variants. This includes Pitch Black, Deep Blue, Sandy Cream, and Olive Green. The new Watch Xtend from the wearables maker is available for a 2,999 INR (roughly 40 US Dollars). Talking about the smartwatch’s specifications, it sports a 1.69 inch LCD display with a knob on the right side. It arrives with over 50 unique watch faces as well.

At the moment, the boAt has already launched four smartwatches in its portfolio, with the Watch XTend being the fifth model to be released in the region. The new wearable also offers various health related monitoring systems in real time. This includes a heart rate sensor, blood oxygen level mapping, and even sleep tracking as well. It even arrives with various physical activity tracking as well, like walking, outdoor walking, yoga, workout, and more.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a 300mAh battery pack that enables it to run for up to 4 to 5 days on heavy usage or up to 7 days on normal use. Other notable features include of the Watch XTend includes 5ATM water resistance, smart notification alerts, music control, find my phone, DND, and weather report as well.

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Deal: Get Soundcore Anker Life Q35 Headphone for $134 (Retail Price $150)

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Jul 7, 2021

Soundcore Anker Life Q35 multi-mode ANC headphone is now available for $134.88 at AliExpress.

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Soundcore by Anker Life Q35 is an over-the-ear headphone designed specifically for its multi-mode ANC (Active Noise Cancelling ) function. The headphone comes with multiple ANC modes like Transport, Indoor, Outdoor, etc that help you to navigate and enjoy your music and calls/ videos in different environments.

Built with soft memory foam earcups and a lightweight head frame, Soundcore Anker Life Q35 is perfectly comfortable for long usage. The headphone comes with an NFC function that allows you to quickly pair your headphone with any Android smartphone with a simple tap. The Hi-Res Certified Music headphone gives you highly detailed notes. This means you can enjoy a clear, sharp, and detailed musical experience with your Soundcore Anker Life Q35 headphones. With multiple modes accessible through the Soundcore app, Soundcore Anker Life Q35 is the perfect headphone for both indoor and outdoor usage.

The headphone which generally retails at $150 is available for a discounted price of $134.88 only at AliExpress. So grab your Soundcore Anker Life Q35 asap before the deal expires.

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Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 spotted on China’s MIIT, reportedly with Snapdragon 870

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Jul 7, 2021

The Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 has just been spotted on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology by a Weibo blogger, a Chinese microblogging website. The tablet will support 5G through the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC.

According to known tipster @数码闲聊站, the Chinese tech giant’s Mi Pad 5 has officially been listed on the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). This means that tablet will be officially launching soon. Earlier this week, we had reported on the Mi Pad 5 possibly launching sometime between mid to late August 2021. This model is expected to feature an 11 inch FHD LCD display panel with a 2560 x 1600px resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240hz touch sampling rate.

Notably, the blogger also added that the device will arrive in two variants, namely a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 along with a lower end version that will reportedly feature a Snapdragon 860 SoC. Keep in mind, this is still an unconfirmed report so take this news with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this device.

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Deal: Get GGMM D3 Battery Base for ECHO DOT 3 at $23 (Original Price $30)

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Jul 7, 2021

Original GGMM D3 battery base for Echo Dot 3rd generation which generally retails for $30 is now available for $23.57 only at AliExpress.

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GGMM D3 Battery Base for ECHO DOT 3 at $23.57 @AliExpress

GGMM D3 portable battery base comes with a massive 5200mAh built-in lithium battery which gives you on one single charge, 8 hours of continuous usage at 50% volume. Moreover, it takes only 3.5 hours to fully charge the battery base. Fitted with the latest battery management technology, the charging base effectively prevents overcharge and overheating.

The lightweight and compact design enable you to carry your Dot 3 anywhere and everywhere without being restricted by adapters and cables. And the innovative design brings zero interference in the sound quality and aesthetic pleasure.

Available in two color variants viz: Black and White the battery base usually retails at $30. But for a limited period, AliExpress is giving GMM D3 DOT 3rd Gen Charging Base for $23.57 only. Also, you can buy GGMM D3+ Battery Base which retails for $50 at a discounted price of $33.34 only at AliExpress. With free shipping and new user coupons, this is a bargain deal. So book your Dot 3 charging base asap.

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Microsoft Surface Duo price slashed again, now 71 percent off

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Jul 7, 2021

Back in May 2021, we had reported on the Microsoft Surface Duo seeing a major price slash, with the new sale offering a 50 percent discount on the dual display device. Now, the price has been lowered again, with Surface Duo being available for a nearly 1000 US Dollars discount.

According to an ArsTechnica report, the American tech giant’s first self branded Android smartphone is now available for 71 percent off. While the device was touted to be the company’s innovative entry to the Android market, the dual display smartphone was unfortunately not a hit in the market. The handset faced plenty of criticism and lackluster sales, making it a flop, which caused the company to lower its price tag multiple times.

Now, Amazon’s Woot is selling the Surface Duo for just 409 US Dollars. This marks a whopping 990.99 US Dollars discount of the original price tag of 1399.99 US Dollars. Although, this listing is only for the AT&T locked model of the device. The Surface Duo had initially launched in September 2020, but saw a sharp 200 US Dollar price slash in just a month after its launch. Moving seven months forward, the price had fallen even lower by 50 percent.

The smartphone failed in the market for various reasons, which includes its awkward form factor, along with a buggy software, exorbitant pricing, and other issues. It was powered by an aging Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with two 5.6 inch displays that has a 4:3 aspect ratio. For 400 US Dollars, the device might be an interesting pick for smartphone enthusiasts, although, it would likely see no success even with this relatively affordable pricing.

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Huawei HiSilicon signs chip supply chain deal with a Chinese firm

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Jul 7, 2021

The Huawei chip designing unit, HiSilicon, has just signed a deal with a Chinese firm to strengthen its domestic supply chain. The local partner shared this news in an announcement earlier this week.

According to a NikkeiAsia report, Shenzhen JT Automation Equipment, a Chinese chip production equipment maker, stated that it has signed a five year long MoU (memorandum of understanding) with HiSilicon, China’s largest chip developer. The supplier added that “Huawei’s HiSilicon is stepping up efforts to push to build a domestic chip packaging and testing supply chain.” It further added that “Both parties aim to expand collaboration on semiconductor packaging tool development in a bid to solve the ‘neck-choking’ problem and realize a self-sufficient and controllable industry.”

This statement is likely related to the US sanctions that have disrupted the Chinese tech giant’s supply chain. For those unaware, JT was founded back in 2004 and is an equipment maker that supplies firms in the consumer electronics, automotive electronics, aviation, and even space and defense fields. At the moment, it supplies Gree, China’s largest home appliance maker, Haier, and Flex as one of its major customers.

Notably, the new deal is an effort from Huawei to strengthen its local supply chain and achieve self sufficiency that does not rely on foreign technologies. Its HiSilicon unit designs its proprietary smartphone chips, Kirin, and its other processors are also used in notebooks, servers, vehicles, TVs, and more. Thus, the deal would seek to offset the US sanctions and enable it to better compete in the global market again, especially for consumer electronic products.

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Upcoming Nokia XR20, Nokia 6310 bags Bluetooth SIG approval

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Jul 7, 2021

Recent reports have suggested that HMD Global could be planning to launch a new phone named the Nokia XR 20. Last month, it was spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking site and some of its specs were revealed through a Russian retailer. It seems that the launch date of the Nokia XR20 could be drawing near as it has seemingly received approval from the Bluetooth SIG authority. The certification site also seems to have approved another phone that is believed to be a renewed version of the Nokia 6310 yesteryear phone.

The Bluetooth SIG has approved Nokia phones with model numbers such as TA-1362, TA-1368, and TA-1371. The Russian retailer listing had revealed that the TA-1362 model number belongs to the Nokia XR20. It is likely that the TA-1368 and TA-1371 models could be variants of the same phone.

Past reports have claimed that the Nokia XR20 could be sporting a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel + 13-megapixel dual-camera setup on the back. It may offer other specs such as Snapdragon 480, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a 4,360mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi, NFC, and USB-C. It may arrive in Blue and Grey colors.

The Russian retailer listing had also revealed that the TA-1400 model number belongs to the unannounced Nokia 6310. The same variant has bagged Bluetooth SIG certification. The feature phone is expected to arrive with specs like a 2.8-inch display, a 1,150mAh battery, a 0.3-megapixel rear camera, 8MB of RAM, 16 MB of ROM, a microSD card slot, FM Radio, dual SIM support, and Bluetooth 5.0. It is unclear whether it will support 4G LTE connectivity. Also, it is unclear whether it will be available in other colors apart from black.

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Huawei Band 6 Indian pricing revealed on Amazon prior to launch

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Jul 7, 2021

Huawei is readying to launch its new smart band in India soon. The company’s Band 6 is arriving in the country soon and now, the official pricing of the smart band has been revealed on Amazon prior to its official launch.

At the moment, the Chinese tech giant is expected to soon start taking pre orders for its new wearable in India. As per the brand’s official Twitter handle, the pre orders for the band 6 went live on 6th July 2021. The pre orders would even offer customers a Free gift as well, although, it has yet to go live as of right now. So there might be a slight delay in the company’s plans.

On the other hand, Huawei also confirmed some details through an Amazon listing spotted on the e retailer platform. The Band 6 is expected to go on sale through Amazon India soon and will be available in India for a price of 4,490 INR (roughly 60 US Dollars) in India. The band will be available in four color variants, namely Graphite Black, Sakura Pink, Amber Sunrise and Forest Green. It is expected that the device will launch around mid July 2021.

So, we can expect an official company announcement in the arriving few days. It sports a 1.47 inch FullView AMOLED display with a 194 x 368px resolution. The device also offers heart rate monitoring, SpO2 monitoring, and sleep tracking, among other features. It can last for up to 14 days on a single full charge and arrives with up to 10 workout modes and supports Bluetooth 5.0, an accelerometer, gyroscope, optical heart rate sensor, and more.

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OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition to launch in India on July 16

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Jul 7, 2021

Earlier today (7th July 2021), OnePlus announced that it would be launching its OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition smartwatch in India later this month. The wearable is the special edition of the company’s smartwatch that is already available in the country.

The new Cobalt Limited Edition arrives with a unique watch face along with specially treated glass that has a Mohs rating of 9 for enhanced brightness and exceptional scratch resistance. Furthermore, the device’s case was also crafted with a “cobalt alloy, a special hypoallergenic material that is twice as hard and more corrosion resistant than traditional stainless steel.” The wearable offers users up to 14 days of battery life and fast charging support.

It also supports 110 workout types and a 5ATM and IP68 water resistance rating. The new Cobalt Limited Edition will be available in India for a price of 19,999 INR (roughly 267 US Dollars) and can be purchased from the brand’s official website, its official Store App, and even its physical retail stores as well. For those interested, the sales of the wearable begins on 16th July 2021.

Although, customers can pre book the watch on OnePlus.in and OnePlus Store App for INR 1000. The pre bookings are live between July 7 to July 10. The Chinese smartphone maker is also offering certain bank offers as well in India, with HDFC Band Cards and EMI transaction offering a 1000 INR discount while select American Express card users can avail a 5 percent cash bank.

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Xiaomi India records a massive growth in the premium smartphone segment

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Jul 7, 2021

Xiaomi‘s efforts over the years in trying to ramp up sales have continued to gain traction. Not only is the brand the numberone in the smartphone and TV segment in India, it is also one of the leading brand in China. A recent research shows that the company is also the leading name in the second-hand smartphone market in China. The Chinese tech giant has again added another feature to its cap with an impress run in India’s premium smartphone market.

The company recently amplified this information but the research which revealed the progress in this segment was carried out by market research firm Counterpoint. The stats is contained in Counterpoint’s May 2021 market tracker. According to the report, Xiaomi cornered about 14% share of the market in the 20K-45K category. This places the company in a good pedestal as one of the leading and fastest-growing premium smartphone brands.

Xiaomi’s drive to enter into the premium phone segment, began with the Mi 10 series. The drive was continued with the latest crop of premium smartphones such as Mi 10i, Mi 11X, and Mi 11X Pro which have been released in India. It should be noted that the brand went from just 3% market share in the premium segment as at October 2020 to ~14% in May 2021, representing a massive growth.

The growth of Mi India in the premium segment is a reflection of th econfidentce that the brand commands presently, which in turn is the product of the brand’s assiduous effort in churning out cost-effective and drable products.

Xiaomi India’s head, Manu Kumar Jain, commenting on the success of the Mi smartphones in the premium segment stated that; “With Mi, we have focused on bringing breakthrough technologies and setting newer benchmarks for mobile innovation. With the launch of the Mi 10 and Mi 11 series in the market, we have empowered our users with a premium experience, on the back of superior design, best in class features and functionality. It is because of the trust of our consumers and Mi Fans that we have been able to reduce the gap with one of the leading premium smartphone brands. While these are early growth numbers, we are overwhelmed to see consumers upgrading to premium devices under the Mi portfolio. As we continue to grow in the market, we will look at bringing more powerful devices, and work towards making Mi a premium aspirational brand in India.”

The company’s drive in the premium segment this year began with the Mi 10i which emerged as the brand’s best-selling 5G device under 25K. The Mi 11X series was also released, registering business worth INR 300 crore in just 45 days of launch. To further ramp its share in this segment, Xiaomi will be releasing the Mi 11 Ultra flagship in India today. The premium smartphone will be available exclusively on Mi.com and Mi Homes.

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Alleged OPPO gaming smartphone’s design appears through patent filing

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Jul 7, 2021

OPPO may enter the gaming smartphone market in the near future. The reason behind it is that 91mobiles has come across OPPO’s EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) patent listing that showcases a design of what appears to be a gaming smartphone. The renders of the unannounced phone available in the patent filing have revealed what to expect from it.

The renders that can be found in the patent filings show that its appearance will appear similar to the other gaming smartphones such as the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 5. Hence, it seems that it could end up as a gaming-centric smartphone.

The front view of the phone reveals that its screen does not have a punch-hole or notch. Instead, it can be seen sporting a slightly thick forehead and chin. The selfie snapper could be fitted in the top bezel of the phone.

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The back panel of the phone has a gaming-focused appearance and a quad-camera setup. The rear design of the phone is quite similar to the OPPO Reno5 Marvel Edition.

The top edge of the device has a microphone, whereas its bottom bezel has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. The left edge has a power key, and the volume rocker is placed on the right side.

OPPO is yet to officially confirm whether it is working on a gaming phone. Hopefully, it will appear at certification sites in the future through which some of its details will be revealed. In related news, OPPO is developing its own image signal processor (ISP) and it is likely to be called M1. At present, nothing much is known about the ISP.

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Tecno Phantom X goes on sale as the company’s first premium smartphone

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Jul 7, 2021

On June 24, Tecno announced the Tecno Phantom X as its first premium smartphone. It is now available for purchase in emerging markets like Nigeria.

Tecno Phantom X specifications

The Phantom X flaunts a 6.57-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display that offers a 19.5;9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is the company’s first phone to feature a curved edge display and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

For snapping selfies, it has a 48-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) dual selfie camera setup. The back panel of the phone has a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 13-megapixel portrait snapper with quad-LED flash.

The Phantom X is driven by the Helio G95 chip and it boots to Android 11 OS, which is overlaid with company’s HiOS skin. The handset offers users with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The phone supports 33W rapid charging for its 4,700mAh battery. It offers other features like liquid cooling technology, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone slot.

Tecno Phantom X price

The Tecno Phantom X has arrived with a price tag of NGN 228,000 (~$555) in Nigeria. In Kenya, it is priced at KES 49,999 (~$460). It can be purchased in two colors such as Starry Night and Monet Summer.

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Xiaomi Mi Fold foldable smartphone concept reveals an inward folding design

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Jul 7, 2021

Xiaomi has filed quite a few patents for foldable phones this year. Recently, we saw the Xiaomi Mi Mix Flip with a clamshell folding design while the Mi Mix Fold was already in the works, and now, a new patent has appeared online for a unique folding device. The patent has the Xiaomi Mi Fold foldable smartphone, and it has been rendered in the form of concepts, thanks to LetsGoDigital.

Last year, Xiaomi patented a design with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The patent document was released yesterday and showcases multiple documents describing the design. The images from these documents have been rendered and it shows a foldable phone with an endless screen that goes around the sides to the front.

In the past, we have seen something similar from Huawei with its Huawei Mate Xs foldable phone. But unlike the Mate Xs’ outward folding design, Xiaomi’s Mi Fold has an inward folding design. It has thin sides with overall a thicker form factor.

It also has a vertical frame on one side that has all the buttons and connectors. The phone also features a speaker setup, a microphone, and a SIM-card tray on the upper side. At the bottom, it has the USB Type-C connector.

As of now, there’s no word from the company about the unique foldable phone. But, we can expect to hear more about a Mi foldable later this year. It’s possible that a Mi Mix Flip and Mi Mix Fold could launch this year.

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Not Just Pro variants, the entire Apple iPhone 14 series likely to get 120Hz LTPO OLED panels

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Jul 7, 2021

Only a few months are left till hear about this year’s iPhone 13 from Apple. Ahead of the launch, the series’ display details were earlier tipped, suggesting that only the Pro models in the lineup will feature 120Hz high refresh rate LTPO OLED displays. Now, a new iPhone 13 leak reveals that all iPhone 14 models are likely to feature LTPO OLED screens with a high refresh rate.

Earlier, it was said that out of the upcoming iPhone 13 series, the vanilla iPhone 13 or the mini won’t get the 120Hz LTPO OLED panels. Only, the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro max will carry the high refresh rate LTPO screens. The primary reason for the same was Samsung’s incapability of producing enough units.

Now, according to a source, LG will also start manufacturing LTPO OLED panels for Apple. Unfortunately, the production won’t be completed until next year, therefore, for this year, only the Pro’s will be eligible, while the entire series of next year (iPhone 14 series) will get 120Hz LTPO OLED panels.

In related news, the upcoming iPhone 13 was seen in the rumor mill flaunting its wireless charging features. According to sources, the iPhone 13 will get faster wireless charging support and may even get reverse charging. The series will include iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, Pro, and Pro max phones.

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POCO F3 GT India launch leak hints early August announcement

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 7, 2021

In May, POCO confirmed that the POCO F3 GT will be launching in Q3 2021 in India. This phone is believed to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition that debuted a few months back in China. A new report by 91mobiles has revealed that the launch timeframe of POCO F3 GT.

The publication has learned that the POCO F3 GT launch event will be held in the first ten days of August. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may start teasing the arrival of the F3 GT in the next few weeks in India.

The POCO F3 GT is likely to feature the same specs that are available on the gaming-focused Redmi K40 Gaming Edition. It is unclear whether it will have the RGB lighting and gaming trigger shoulder buttons that are available on the Redmi phone.

POCO F3 GT specifications (expected)

The POCO F3 GT will come with a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz refresh rate display with a punch-hole design. The Dimensity 1200 chip will power the F3 GT with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will feature a 5,065mAh battery that supports 67W rapid charging.

It may feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system. The handset will offer other features like a dual SIM slot, 5G/4G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a microSD card slot, a USB-C port, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Probably, it could be priced between Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000 in India.

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Motorola Edge 20 5G’s new leak reveals 3 variants, 7 color options

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 7, 2021

While there is no official word from Motorola, it is expected to announce the Edge 20 series by the end of July. Reputed tipster Evan Blass has been consistently leaking information about the Edge 20 series. A fresh leak by the tipster has revealed the variants and color options of the Motorola Edge 20.

The new leak reveals that the Edge 20 will arrive in options like 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. The base model is likely to arrive in multiple colors such as Frosted White, Electric Graphite, and Lagoon Green.

The 8GB+256GB model may come in a single color of Frosted Gray. The top variant may arrive in hues like Iridescent White, Midnight Blue, and Blue Vegan Leather. Past leaks have revealed that there will be two editions of the Edge 20, one for the global market and the other one for North America (Verizon-bound).

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Motorola Edge 20 5G specifications (Rumored)

The Motorola Edge 20 5G’s global edition will feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 778G chip, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, a 32-megapixel front camera, a 108-megapixel + 16-megapixel (wide-angle) + 8-megapixel (telephoto, 3x optical zoom) triple camera system, a 4,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS. It will come with additional features like a mono speaker and a Google Assistant button.

The Edge 20 variant releasing through Verizon will have a 6.78-inch FHD+ punch-hole screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 778G SoC, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB of storage, a 32-megapixel selfie snapper, a 108-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (wide-angle) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery, and Android 11 OS. It has a mono speaker but seems to lack a Google Assistant key.

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Realme GT Master Edition specifications leaked once again

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jul 7, 2021

The Realme GT Master Edition is likely to soon debut in China. Reports have claimed that the Realme RMX3366 smartphone was certified by the TENAA authority last month. A Chinese tipster has once again leaked the specs of the GT Master Edition.

According to the tipster, the Realme GT Master Edition is the best product from Realme after the Realme X2 Pro. She claimed that the handset is more powerful than the Realme X2 Pro since it is packed with impressive features such as a dynamic refresh rate display, thin and lightweight chassis with a metallic middle frame, a glass back built with a new kind of processing, and Sony IMX766 main camera.

Realme GT Master Edition specifications (Rumored)

The Realme GT Master Edition is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch S-AMOLED E4 curved edge display with LTPO technology that supports 1z to 120Hz hardware-level dynamic refresh rate. The display punch-hole serves as a home for a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 camera.

The phone’s back panel has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 lens as the primary camera with omnidirectional focus, a 16-megapixel Sony IMX481 ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel B&W lens. The Snapdragon 870 chipset will be driving the smartphone with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The device houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 (enhanced version) charging. The front and rear sides of the phone will be flanked by Gorilla Glass 5 and a 6-series aluminum frame. The handset will offer other features such as dual speakers with Dolby panoramic sound, linear motor, NFC, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

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